The Week Ahead: Fuchsia show dangles shade-loving beauties

74th annual Sacramento Fuchsia Show and Sale

Where: Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 4

Admission: Free

Details: 916-264-8800

Hosted by the Sacramento branch of the American Fuchsia Society, this popular show features graceful hanging fuchsias as well as blooms from upright shrubs. Dozens of unusual varieties will be offered for sale, but arrive early; these shade-loving plants often sell out by noon.

Deadheading at Dusk

Where: Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento

When: 6 p.m. Monday, June 6

Admission: Free

Details: www.oldcitycemetery.com, www.cemeteryrose.org

Join the cemetery volunteers as they tidy up spent blooms in the rose garden. Learn about these rare roses and how to care for them. Tools, training and light refreshments will be provided.

Walk with Warren

Where: Meet at Arboretum Gazebo, UC Davis

When: Noon Wednesday, June 8

Admission: Free

Details: arboretum.ucdavis.edu

Join arboretum superintendent emeritus (and beloved punster) Warren Roberts during this story-filled stroll through the arboretum’s gardens.

Debbie Arrington

This story was originally published June 2, 2016 at 2:00 PM with the headline "The Week Ahead: Fuchsia show dangles shade-loving beauties."